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What is the prior use of cases to decide later cases that are similar?
A precedent
What are past cases that a judge uses in criminal cases called?
Precedent.
A court rule bearing on subsequent legal decisions in similar cases is called what?
Earlier cases can be cited as precedent in later cases, either binding or advisory.
What is a decision that will be used in future cases?
It is a precedent.
What is a previous case that gives guidance to other judges hearing similar cases?
Precedent
An earlier court decision that guides judges decisions in later cases?
A precedent is a principle or rule that was established in a previous legal case. Precedent is used in cases with similar facts and background. The use of precedent allows for stability in common law rulings.
What type of precedent do trial courts create?
Trial courts create legal precedent known as case law. This precedent is based on the decisions made in individual cases and can be used as a guide for future similar cases.
What describes using prior cases as a guide for deciding new cases?
precedent
What describes using prior cases as a guide for deciding similar new cases?
Using prior cases as a guide for deciding similar new cases is known as precedent. This concept is fundamental in common law legal systems where past decisions by higher courts serve as authoritative guidance for current and future cases. Precedent helps ensure consistency, predictability, and fairness in the legal system.
What is an example to follow in similar cases in the future?
It's called a "Precedent"
What is the term to describe when a previous court decision is used in a later case?
The term is "precedent." It refers to how decisions made in earlier cases are used as a basis for deciding similar cases in the future.
What is a body of law based on custom tradition and precedent set in past court cases?
Precedent is a component of common law
